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[goldy_331]

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The Mrs and I went to a thing at Jr's school for parents of sophomores about college. How to pick a college, when to take the SAT/ACTs, how much they cost, what help the high school provides. BSM has a lot of resources to help us. The junior class will have 3 dedicated counselors for this stuff, a big website with data for it all and a bunch of on-line tools. They pay for on-line testing tutorial tool for the kids to use to prep. A bunch of colleges from around the country come to the high school for informational meetings (yesterday was Arizona State). Looking forward to fun couple of years ahead trying to figure it all out for Jr.

 

[bigblue_dl]

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The Mrs and I went to a thing at Jr's school for parents of sophomores about college. How to pick a college, when to take the SAT/ACTs, how much they cost, what help the high school provides. BSM has a lot of resources to help us. The junior class will have 3 dedicated counselors for this stuff, a big website with data for it all and a bunch of on-line tools. They pay for on-line testing tutorial tool for the kids to use to prep. A bunch of colleges from around the country come to the high school for informational meetings (yesterday was Arizona State). Looking forward to fun couple of years ahead trying to figure it all out for Jr.

Here's a bit of advice to you. Push Tech. If I were talking to the boy, I'd say, check out Arizona State. IfyouknowwhatImean

edit: actually, don't push Tech. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

 

[St. Clown]

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The Mrs and I went to a thing at Jr's school for parents of sophomores about college. How to pick a college, when to take the SAT/ACTs, how much they cost, what help the high school provides. BSM has a lot of resources to help us. The junior class will have 3 dedicated counselors for this stuff, a big website with data for it all and a bunch of on-line tools. They pay for on-line testing tutorial tool for the kids to use to prep. A bunch of colleges from around the country come to the high school for informational meetings (yesterday was Arizona State). Looking forward to fun couple of years ahead trying to figure it all out for Jr.

I took the ACT my senior year, applied to three or four colleges, got accepted to them all and didn't give it another thought. While college is obviously an important decision, so long as you don't end up at Auggie Tech, UND or Mankato, is there much else to really worry about?

 

[bigblue_dl]

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I took the ACT my senior year, applied to three or four colleges, got accepted to them all and didn't give it another thought. While college is obviously an important decision, so long as you don't end up at Auggie Tech, UND or Mankato, is there much else to really worry about?

I would recommend picking a school that has its core focus be the area that you are interested in. Obviously you don't know what your major is going to be when you get out of high school. You think you know, but something like 80% of all students change their major, I was one of them. But, if you think you're into stuff on the business side of things, go to a school that has a good reputation as a business school, then whether you fall into Business Administration, or Finance or Accounting, or Marketing, you should be good. If you're into STEM, go to a school known for sciences and engineering. Basically, I wouldn't worry about going to a school that is rated high for a specific major, but I would go to one that is prevailant in a general area of study. For the main reason of, you get more support from the school if you're in their focus, and I think you have a better chance at getting a job right out of school if you have an engineering degree from an "engineering school" or a business degree from a "business school".

 

[goldy_331]

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I took the ACT my senior year, applied to three or four colleges, got accepted to them all and didn't give it another thought. While college is obviously an important decision, so long as you don't end up at Auggie Tech, UND or Mankato, is there much else to really worry about?

Cost is a huge issue for us right now. Finding an affordable option is going to be key. I don't want him coming out of school with a mountain of dept as so many are doing now. I don't want to push my own retirement out till I'm 103 either. I may push going to a CC for the first two years - they are cheaper than his high school right now!

It's so different than when I went in as I was able to work summers and pay for most of my tuition for the year. Add in working during school year and taking some time off to work and I graduated dept free and got no help or aid (other than living at home the first couple years). We will, of course, pursue aid, grants, etc.

Fit for what he thinks he wants to do is also key. It would be pointless to send him to a school that doesn't offer what he thinks he wants to pursue (which may be something like physical therapy or athletic trainer stuff).

 

[mookie1995]

S'upp y'all

Woke up and I can't fall back asleep.. Interesting.

Get off of here
Go watch some youporn
Rub one out
Fall asleep lickity-split

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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If he hasn't decided on a major, IMO, there is no reason to send him anywhere fancy. Have him do community college for a year to knock out some gen eds on the "cheap" while he decides what he wants to study, then transfer. I wish I had done exactly that, even though I did not need student loans.

 

[bigblue_dl]

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While there are benefits of doing the community college route, I have to say, there is nothing that can replace the college "experience". Living in the dorms, then getting an off-campus house/apartment. I'm not talking about going out and drinking, either. I really think that experience is, for many people, one of the most memorable part of their lives, and that is valuable in its own way.

 

[Gurtholfin]

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While there are benefits of doing the community college route, I have to say, there is nothing that can replace the college "experience". Living in the dorms, then getting an off-campus house/apartment. I'm not talking about going out and drinking, either. I really think that experience is, for many people, one of the most memorable part of their lives, and that is valuable in its own way.

Yep. That's why I want my kid to look outside of the immediate area for his college.

College is about SO much more than what you learn in your classes.

 

[DaveStPaul]

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Morning, Lodj.

Well, if you want to bring her here for a visit, let me know. I'm friendly with teh Dean of Students office and could arrange a VIP tour of campus. Maybe you should come during hockey season!!

Thanks. She's only in 8th grade, so it's a couple years off. But as goldy has just shown, it comes sooner than you think.

Sure was strange to see people getting irritated by the 9000 / Internet Memes stuff. It's no different than 20, 30, 40 years ago. Somebody says, "I'm just a wild and crazy guy!!!" or whatever. It's just a thing to say. Whatsamatter with you cranks? Sheesh.

 

[goldy_331]

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Dammit, knew this would happen. Signed Jr up for a spring league and the first game will be Sunday while we're in Arizona on spring break.

 

[DaveStPaul]

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Say goldy -- GE too -- that daughter of mine has been accepted to a certain high school underneath the Grain Belt sign. Does that give us three the Catholic Trifecta?

 

[St. Clown]

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Say goldy -- GE too -- that daughter of mine has been accepted to a certain high school underneath the Grain Belt sign. Does that give us three the Catholic Trifecta?

The downtown Minneapolis sign?

 

[Greyeagle]

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Say goldy -- GE too -- that daughter of mine has been accepted to a certain high school underneath the Grain Belt sign. Does that give us three the Catholic Trifecta?

Yep, at least.
I have a Sr. near The Nook and an an alum from the school that torched Class A hockey for many years. Yes, he was recruited.
Many of my kids grade school classmates ended up under the Grain Belt sign & seemed to really like it. Brother Micheal Collins (RIP) built a wonderful legacy under the sign.

goldy - While it depends on grades you may be pleasantly surprised the scholarships MIAC schools give. Both of mine received ~$15K-$20K in scholarships where they applied. This is before, and separate, of any financial aid. The MIAC Catholic schools seem to really go after the kids from the local Catholic high schools.

 

[goldy_331]

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Say goldy -- GE too -- that daughter of mine has been accepted to a certain high school underneath the Grain Belt sign. Does that give us three the Catholic Trifecta?

Does she play football or basketball?

GE, yeah, I know we need to look at all that. A ways out though.

 

[MavHockey14]

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Mornin' Lodge!

The Mrs and I went to a thing at Jr's school for parents of sophomores about college. How to pick a college, when to take the SAT/ACTs, how much they cost, what help the high school provides. BSM has a lot of resources to help us. The junior class will have 3 dedicated counselors for this stuff, a big website with data for it all and a bunch of on-line tools. They pay for on-line testing tutorial tool for the kids to use to prep. A bunch of colleges from around the country come to the high school for informational meetings (yesterday was Arizona State). Looking forward to fun couple of years ahead trying to figure it all out for Jr.

Enjoy it, sir. You'll miss it soon enough! I enjoyed trying to figure out which college was the best for me. It was a chance to spend more time with my parents as I took visits, and it's cool to get an inside look at what could be a major part of your life. Interestingly, I didn't end up at the school I thought I would, but that was more thanks to my hockey career ending in August. I actually liked the University of Wisconsin best. (Well, I liked Iowa the best, but it wasn't in my price range with the out of state tuition.)

While there are benefits of doing the community college route, I have to say, there is nothing that can replace the college "experience". Living in the dorms, then getting an off-campus house/apartment. I'm not talking about going out and drinking, either. I really think that experience is, for many people, one of the most memorable part of their lives, and that is valuable in its own way.

THIS! TIMES A MILLION! Living in the dorms was the only way I was okay going to school at the last second here at MSU, rather than wait a semester to try and go elsewhere. While there are some downsides to being in the dorms, there truly was nothing like it. It was an awesome experience and something each kid needs to do. Even now, living in a community with tons of people my age has been an absolute blast, and makes continually meeting people easy.

 

[MavHockey14]

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S'upp y'all



Get off of here
Go watch some youporn
Rub one out
Fall asleep lickity-split

c'mon now mook, you think I didn't try that?!

 

[Greyeagle]

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Mornin' Lodge!



Enjoy it, sir. You'll miss it soon enough! I enjoyed trying to figure out which college was the best for me. It was a chance to spend more time with my parents as I took visits, and it's cool to get an inside look at what could be a major part of your life. Interestingly, I didn't end up at the school I thought I would, but that was more thanks to my hockey career ending in August. I actually liked the University of Wisconsin best. (Well, I liked Iowa the best, but it wasn't in my price range with the out of state tuition.)

My daughter liked Iowa's writing program but the tuition would have been outrageous so she dismissed them right away (thank God!). I can't believe U of IA doesn't have a tuition reciprocity agreement with MN.
My lad really liked (and got into Oregon) but in the end he decided it wasn't worth close to $150K (or more) in loans due to out of state tuition.

 

[MavHockey14]

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My daughter liked Iowa's writing program but the tuition would have been outrageous so she dismissed them right away (thank God!). I can't believe U of IA doesn't have a tuition reciprocity agreement with MN.
My lad really liked (and got into Oregon) but in the end he decided it wasn't worth close to $150K (or more) in loans due to out of state tuition.

Basically, it's because they just don't need to. They get a decent number of kids from Minnesota, but the base of their students are from Iowa and Illinois, particularly the Chicago area. In state tuition is cheaper than a State school here, and most of the Illinois students come from rich suburbs of Chicago, where they can afford that tuition.

 

[MinnesotaNorthStar]

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One thing to think about for out of state...check that state's residency requirements. Everyone I know from states that didn't have reciprocity with North Dakota, was a ND resident after freshman year, and then only had to pay instate tuition.